Be a part of the DCC's service and social justice program that involves service opportunities, educational programming, and advocacy. This call to encounter God in service of others is central to our life of discipleship, so our programming is open to all students
Each semester, we explore how our Catholic faith calls us to make a difference in the world. The DCC partners with local nonprofits in Durham to serve our community, take the time to educate ourselves about areas of injustice, and find concrete ways that we can better love our neighbors.
Here are just some of our current service opportunities:
- Families Moving Forward: The DCC will be cooking and serving food to families transitioning out of homelessness through Families Moving Forward (FMF) a local nonprofit that provides safe housing as well as enrichment programs to help families break the cycle of poverty. This event occurs twice each semester, check the DCC Calendar for the next opportunity and sign up in the DCC App or on our LinkTree.
- Tutoring at Cristo Rey Research Triangle High School: The Cristo Rey Network of high schools delivers a career focused, college preparatory education in the Catholic tradition for students with limited economic resources, uniquely integrating rigorous academic curricula with professional work experience. The high school is located right here in Durham and is looking for tutors that can not only help students in class, but also form mentoring relationships. There are two volunteer opportunities. First, the Study Pod Volunteers help students with their classes and offer tutoring. Second, there are College Mentor who assist students with applying to college by brainstorming essay ideas and editing applications. If you are interested in making an hourly weekly commitment beginning next semester to supporting and walking with low-income students, please apply here for Study Pod Volunteers or here for College Mentor volunteers. If you have questions, please reach out to sarah.kuhlman@duke.edu or celia.wasco@duke.edu. This volunteer opportunity requires onboarding so if you are interested we suggest getting started right away.
- Durham Community Food Pantry: Help package and distribute food to families in need! When: Wednesdays 5-7pm; Mobile Food Pantry one Friday a month 5-7pm. Reach out to Maia Torres maia.torrescalixto@duke.edu with questions.
- Saint Joseph’s Community Breakfast! Saint Joseph’s serves breakfast from 8-9:15am to Durham community members. St. Joseph’s is right off east campus, near Whole Foods. Help make breakfast, serve, and enjoy a home cooked meal with our neighbors in need. Our student coordinators are Juliette Fore (Juliette.fore@duke.edu) and Raphael Lee (Hyuntak.lee@duke.edu). No sign up needed, just come on by! Reach out with questions!